JCCC::Biotechnology, A.S. (Fall 2008)

The greater Kansas City area and specifically Johnson County have numerous biological-, pharmaceutical- and chemical-related formulating, manufacturing, research and testing companies. Many of these facilities employ scientific technicians to support the endeavors of their professional scientists and engineers.

JCCC’s science technology program is designed to develop scientific support personnel for the metropolitan area.

This program offers specific knowledge and training designed to provide you with entry-level skills for employment as a technician. It also provides the breadth of background sufficient to encourage change and flexibility.

The biotechnology associate of science degree program will prepare students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the biological sciences. Upon completion of this 78-hour degree, students will be able to find entry-level or higher positions in the diverse field of biotechnology. Along with basic and more advanced science courses, students will take specialized courses in subjects such as laboratory safety and biotechnology methods.

Note: Metropolitan Community College students should seek specific counsel from the JCCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.

Missouri students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.

(Major Code 2130; CIP Code 41.0101)

Science Department

Associate of Science Degree

Students graduating with an Associate of Arts degree or an
Associate of Science degree must complete a specific course
from the approved cultural diversity list.  This course may
meet both a diversity requirement and general education
requirement.

First Semester

MATH 181  Statistics*..........................................3
BIOL 135  Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology.............4
CHEM 124  General Chemistry I Lecture*.........................4
CHEM 125  General Chemistry I Lab*.............................1
SPD  120  Interpersonal Communication..........................3
          or
SPD  121  Public Speaking......................................3
          or
SPD  125  Personal Communication...............................3
          or
SPD  180  Intercultural Communication^.........................3
ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Second Semester

BIOT 160  Introduction to Biotechnology*.......................2
BIOL 150  Biology of Organisms*................................5
CHEM 131  General Chemistry II Lecture*........................4
CHEM 132  General Chemistry II Lab*............................1
ENGL 123  Technical Writing I*.................................3
          Humanities Elective..................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Summer

BIOL 230  Microbiology*........................................3
          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours..........................6

Third Semester

BIOT 165  Laboratory Safety*...................................1
CHEM 220  Organic Chemistry I*.................................5
PHYS 130  General Physics I*...................................5
BIOL 205  General Genetics*....................................4
          Humanities Elective..................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Fourth Semester

BIOT 260  Biotechnology Methods*...............................5
CHEM 250  Biochemistry*........................................4
PHYS 131  General Physics II*..................................5
          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
          Physical Education Elective..........................1
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................78

Optional Course

BIOT 265  Biotechnology Internship-Optional*...................4
with the optional course
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................82
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required
^Meets Cultural Diversity requirement

Biotechnology, A.S. (Fall 2008)